Known as Catherine the Great, this former German princess, came to power by deposing her husband, PeterIII. Her reign significantly changed the appearance of the Large Palace which henceforth became known as Catherine Palace. It was rebuilt with a new park and pavillions including the Cameron Gallery, Cold Bath, Agate Room. Alexander Palace was constructed.

Eldest son of Emperor Nicholas and Empress Fyordorovna. Activist, reformer, diplomat. Had 8 children including the future Emperor Alexander III. Was killed by bomb thrown into his carriage by Revolutionary terrorist.

"The Mad Monk" Russian peasant mystic from Siberia who had great influence in the Royal court of Nicholas II whose son's haemophiia seemed to respond to his "treatments". Tsaritsa Alexsandra relied heavily upon him for help with the heir apparent.